Sr. Power Semiconductor Device Engineer

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company pioneering sustainable transportation and energy solutions.
$84,000 - $216,000
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Automotive

Description For Sr. Power Semiconductor Device Engineer

Tesla is seeking a Senior Power Semiconductor Device Engineer to join their innovative team developing cutting-edge power electronics for electric vehicle platforms. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on world-class performance designs that are manufactured at a massive scale.

The position involves working with Tesla's drive inverter design team, where you'll be responsible for developing and validating high voltage power semiconductor devices for traction inverter applications. You'll conduct experiments, perform statistical trade-off studies, and analyze device performance and lifetime characteristics. The role requires collaboration with various engineering teams, including mechanical, thermal, PCBA, reliability, manufacturing, and firmware, to optimize inverter performance.

As a Senior Engineer at Tesla, you'll be at the forefront of electric vehicle technology, working on the world's highest production volume EV drive inverters. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $84,000 to $216,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-friendly benefits.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in power semiconductors, particularly SiC-MOSFET and semiconductor physics, along with experience in high voltage applications. You'll need proficiency in scripting languages and standard electrical engineering tools. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to sustainable transportation technology while working with a team of passionate innovators.

Tesla's commitment to diversity, equality, and innovation makes it an ideal workplace for those seeking to make a significant impact in the automotive and clean energy sectors. The company's focus on cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions provides an environment where you can grow professionally while contributing to meaningful technological advancement.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Power Semiconductor Device Engineer

  • Develop experiments and statistical trade-off studies to analyze device performance and lifetime
  • Characterize, develop, and validate high voltage power semiconductors device model for traction inverter applications
  • Develop screening methods for power semiconductors
  • Measure and analyze data including switching waveforms, losses and thermal performance
  • Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, PCBA, reliability, manufacturing and firmware engineering teams
  • Collaborate with internal and external suppliers to develop next generation power semiconductors
  • Solve challenges at scale for EV drive inverters

Requirements For Sr. Power Semiconductor Device Engineer

Python
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, or equivalent experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of power semiconductors including SiC-MOSFET / semiconductor physics
  • Experience with high voltage applications >300V
  • Experience with scripting for data processing and test automation (MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW)
  • Proficiency with standard EE tools (scopes, network analyzers, signal generators, DAQs, etc.)

Benefits For Sr. Power Semiconductor Device Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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